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Happy Hippo is my recommend hostel because of good price, good location and good place with friendly staff. Gas sta and shop is very closed to HH. Shower and toilet have no problem. Open space and roof top bar are too huge so communication with...More

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Stayed here for two nights at the end of July. Arrived late at night and were shown to our room by the night guard & they were very accommodating to allow us to check in and pay the following day. The accommodation is fine, beds...More

Both visits to the Hippo left me with life long friends and a warm feeling in my heart. The floor plan and bar area are really comfortable, there is an all round great atmosphere and plenty of places to go and see in the vicinity,...More

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The only reason to stay here is if you plan to live at the beach while in Durban. The location is fantastic, but this hostel is a total underachiever. For starters, the beds are hard and lumpy. The is only one key to the room,...More

Good: The staff is nice and professional.
Average: The place is relatively clean.
Bad: The location is not that good (staying in Downtown is better). The WiFi does not work and you have to request the staff to reset your account every two hours. There...More